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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 3 Reactions | Talk the Thrones Jul 06, 2026

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Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson are excited to give you all of their thoughts on the newest episode of ‘House of the Dragon’! They start off by dissecting the immense pressure on Rhaenyra’s shoulders in this episode, then get into the stereotypes of the Targaryen madness, and finally help us answer the biggest question of the episode: Was Daeron Targaryen, in fact, well met?
(00:00) Intro
(01:36) CR’s recap
(04:19) Is this the best episode of ‘House of the Dragon’?
(10:14) The pressures of the crown
(13:50) The humor in this episode
(16:54) Targaryen lineage and the madness
(22:32) Matt Smith’s performance in this episode
(25:16) Daemon and Rhaenyra speak of the future
(27:18) Seeking counsel from Alicent
(31:50) Viserys’s complicated legacy
(35:12) Have we seen the real Daeron?
(40:55) Corlys and the issue of bastards
(45:54) Rhaenyra sucks at diplomacy
(49:34) The scheming of Ormund Hightower
(50:57) Westeros Geography Corner Part 2
(53:25) Hunting for the usurpers
(57:14) The Faith and the queen
Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson
Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Carlos Chiriboga, and Jamie Yukich
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Set Production: Jonathan Ratliff and Gitu Mehra
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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'House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 2 Deep Dive Jul 01, 2026

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Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the second episode of ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, ”Queen's Landing.” They break down everything from Aemond's arrival at Harrenhal to Rhaenyra’s arrival at King’s Landing.

(00:00) Intro

(06:39) Opening Snapshot

(20:57) Opening Credits Check-in

(23:11) Mopping Up the Gullet

(27:55) Rhaenyra Receives Jace’s Body

(45:09) Rhaena and Sheepstealer Return to the Vale

(54:04) A Post-Fishfeed Musical Interlude

(01:04:14) Daemon and Alys Say an Ominous Farewell

(01:16:49) The Search for Corlys

(01:29:26) Aegon and Larys Make Their Escape

(01:33:40) Alicent Springs Into Action

(01:44:23) Aemond Takes Harrenhal—At a Cost

(01:51:05) Daemon Shares Choice Words With the Seeds and Mysaria

(02:00:29) Daemon Reminds Rhaenyra of Their Purpose

(02:06:56) The Blacks Fly to King’s Landing

(02:09:48) Taking the Red Keep

(02:18:00) Rhaenyra Takes a Head—and a Throne

(02:31:08) Book Spoilers!

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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin

Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee

Studio Production: Jacob Cornett

Social: Jomi Adeniran

Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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‘The Vampire Lestat’ Episode 4 Deep Dive Jun 30, 2026

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Mal and Jo dive deep into ‘The Vampire Lestat’ Episode 4! They discuss Lestat’s shower of blood, Armand’s attempts to apologize to Daniel, Louis’s discussions with Regina, and more!
(00:00) Intro
(04:20) Opening Snapshot
(16:01) Hey, Big Bus! A.k.a., the Marginal Mystery Tour
(33:56) Sloppy thirds for the Vampire Bourdain
(57:00) Devil’s Minion
(01:00:57) Armand takes the 12 steps to the blood shower
(01:02:29) “Big Boss”
(01:06:02) Louis and Regina—men will do anything other than go to therapy
(01:11:22) An assassination attempt and a record deal
(01:19:04) Book spoilers!
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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee
Studio Production: Jacob Cornett
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Episode 2 Reactions | Talk the Thrones Jun 29, 2026

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Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson are primed and ready to give you all of their thoughts on the newest episode of ‘House of the Dragon’! They start off with a very helpful, and beautiful, map of Westeros and touch on where all our characters are currently. Then they dive into the epic throne room scene, Aemond in Harrenhal, and the wonderful adventures of Aegon and Larys.
(00:00) Intro
(01:27) CR’s Recap
(07:00) Westeros Geography Corner
(14:00) The Movements of the New Dragon Riders
(15:54) Alys the Witch and Harrenhal
(24:19) Aemond in Harrenhal
(25:00) Rhaenyra and the Throne Room
(28:08) A Brief History of Otto Hightower
(31:56) Rhaenyra’s Public Test
(33:57) Aegon and Larys on the Road
(34:38) Alicent is Going Through It
(37:13) Corlys and His Remaining Family
(38:13) The Reactions to Jace’s death
(40:40) The Prophecy and the Targaryen Lineage
(44:14) The Mysaria Dynamic
(47:12) Where Does Aegon Go From Here?
Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson
Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Carlos Chiriboga, and Scott Lee
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Set Production: Jonathan Ratliff and Gitu Mehra
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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'House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 1 Deep Dive Jun 24, 2026

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We’ve come to pod for the dragon queen! Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the premiere episode of ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, ”Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood.” They break down everything from the Battle of the Gullet to Aemond and Alicent’s relationship.
(00:00) Intro

(07:19) Opening Snapshot

(19:09) Rhaena claims Sheepstealer in the Vale
(32:02) Aemond learns that Aegon has fled
(33:25) Aegon and Larys are taken prisoner
(39:43) Rhaenyra shares the news of Alicent’s visit
(49:14) Aemond confronts Alicent
(58:46) The winter wolves arrive
(01:07:25) Criston and Gwayne continue their Philosophy courses
(01:18:37) The Dragonseeds camp at Harrenhal
(01:24:29) Alicent writes a letter
(01:29:32) Corlys attempts to make peace with Alyn
(01:32:57) The Triarchy arrives
(01:38:26) Ormund Hightower enters the chat
(01:49:57) It’s Incest O’Clock for Aemond and Alicent
(01:56:56) Jace imprisons his own mother
(02:10:02) The Battle of the Gullet
(02:21:41) Book spoilers!
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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee
Studio Production: Jacob Cornett and Jamie Yukich
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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'The Vampire Lestat’ Episode 3 Deep Dive Jun 23, 2026

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Mal and Jo dive deep into ‘The Vampire Lestat’ Episode 3! They discuss Lestat’s history with Nicki and Magnus, Louis’s revenge against Bruce, how Lestat tricked Daniel, and more!
(00:00) Intro
(03:32) Opening Snapshot
(14:11) Sofia, Lestat, and the vanishing Toronto skyline
(16:58) An interview with a vampire
(33:23) Darling Nicki
(46:01) Pop-up video: Magnus
(56:42) Nicki, Round 2
(01:09:57) Louis, Bruce, Claudia, Lestat, and Magnus
(01:23:15) “Loneliness” and silence
(01:26:29) Vampires Anonymous
(01:27:52) Book spoilers
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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee
Studio Production: Jacob Cornett
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Premiere Reactions | Talk the Thrones Jun 22, 2026

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Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson are back and ready to talk all things Westeros! They jump right into breaking down ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 1. They discuss the Battle of the Gullet, get into Alicent and Aemond’s heated talk, and end with what we all need: a little dragon math to know which dragons are with which people.

(00:00) Intro
(01:18) CR’s recap
(06:09) Favorite moment of the episode
(14:41) Pace of the show
(18:49) The Battle of the Gullet
(24:55) Rhaena and Sheepstealer
(28:40) What were Jace’s motivations?
(32:32) Corlys Velaryon and his family
(36:47) Who won the Battle of the Gullet?
(39:20) Alicent and Aemond’s relationship
(44:33) Divisions inside Team Green and Team Black
(47:28) Alys the witch
(49:23) What is Daemon up to?
(51:33) What is Criston Cole up to?
(56:37) Episode 1: Dragon math

Hosts: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson
Producers: Aleya Zenieris, Carlos Chiriboga, and Scott Lee
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Set Production: Jonathan Ratliff and Gitu Mehra
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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‘The Dark Knight Rises’ With Erik Voss | Nolan Revisited Jun 18, 2026

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Hot Nolan Summer is back! As ‘The Odyssey’ approaches, Mal and Jo are joined by Erik Voss to continue their journey through Christopher Nolan’s filmography with ‘The Dark Knight Rises.' They discuss its strengths and weaknesses, how it compares to the rest of the ‘Dark Knight’ trilogy, and—of course—all things Bane!
(00:00) Intro
(06:55) ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ revisited
(01:12:03) Superlatives
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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Guest: Erik Voss
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee
Studio Production: Jacob Cornett
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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'The Vampire Lestat’ Episode 2 Deep Dive Jun 16, 2026

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Mal and Jo dive deep into ‘The Vampire Lestat’ Episode 2! They discuss everything from the complicated relationship between Lestat and Gabriella to how the show is different from the book so far! Plus, they have a big announcement!

(00:00) Intro
(02:48) Big announcement
(08:25) Opening Snapshot
(29:20) Deep dive
(01:47:41) Book spoilers

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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee
Studio Production: Jacob Cornett and Jamie Yukich
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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‘Disclosure Day’ Deep Dive Jun 12, 2026

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Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into Steven Spielberg’s newest movie, ‘Disclosure Day’! They discuss some of the best and most baffling moments from the movie and break down how it fits in Spielberg’s filmography.
(00:00) Intro
(07:48) Opening Snapshot
(31:08) Deep Dive
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Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee
Studio Production: Jacob Cornett
Social: Jomi Adeniran
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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